Discovering Another Mad Dash (Oct 14): Heading Home and Finally finishing this TR #1523 (05/03)

[PrincessInOz]

I'm waiting on the weather forecast. They can't predict until a week to 10 days out. Even then there still can be errors, but at keast they have an idea of the fronts and the highs and lows.

I have been keeping track as well what the weather will be like in a couple of weeks. But when I looked on Oct 10 Friday it predicts that it will be 81/63 that day with no rain. It can change when we get closer but that is a good sign.

I'll be checking the weather predictions at the weekend. I'm hoping to pull clothes out and start thinking about packing then.

Hoping for temps in the 80's.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Bret, Alison - I'm just trying to get a few details sorted.

I think we might all be there for park close on the Wednesday. Were we planning anything for dinner?

 

[franandaj]

Bret, Alison - I'm just trying to get a few details sorted.

I think we might all be there for park close on the Wednesday. Were we planning anything for dinner?

I'll get back you via email on my thoughts and bring Bret in on the conversation.

I wanted to make sure that the Ghost Galaxy overlay on Space Mountain was OK for your visit, so I rode it a couple times this afternoon.

We had tickets to see a movie out at the AMC theater at 7PM so we took the day off and had an early supper and then killed time at DL before the movie.

Survey says: Ghost Galaxy is a pretty cool change. I didn't know what was coming next on the ride and almost missed the photo op. Almost. Those on FB know what I'm talking about.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Thanks for testing out Ghost Galaxy and making sure it's okay for us next week. That's so kind of you.

You'll have to point out the photo op.

 

[rentayenta]

I'll get back you via email on my thoughts and bring Bret in on the conversation.

I wanted to make sure that the Ghost Galaxy overlay on Space Mountain was OK for your visit, so I rode it a couple times this afternoon.

We had tickets to see a movie out at the AMC theater at 7PM so we took the day off and had an early supper and then killed time at DL before the movie.

Survey says: Ghost Galaxy is a pretty cool change. I didn't know what was coming next on the ride and almost missed the photo op. Almost. Those on FB know what I'm talking about.

Now thats a true friend!

And as far as dinner? YUM! PIO, are you guys going to do Mrs Knott's chicken dinner? It was on my radar but after Alison's FB food porn, it's moving up the must do list. DH also mentioned he wants to do Johnny Reb's. He laughs when I plan what he considers a long trip until he chimes in with all the stuff he wants to do.

The weather looks. My phone only goes out 10 days. Thursday looks like the high 70's and then it creeps into the low 80's. That's the perfect Disneyland weather if you ask me.

 

[mvf-m11c]

Sounds like a plan.

Looks like you had a great time yesterday. That was nice to hear that you were able to ride SMGG yesterday Alison. It has been a long time since I rode SMGG and that will be fun to ride with all of you in a couple of weeks.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Now thats a true friend!

And as far as dinner? YUM! PIO, are you guys going to do Mrs Knott's chicken dinner? It was on my radar but after Alison's FB food porn, it's moving up the must do list. DH also mentioned he wants to do Johnny Reb's. He laughs when I plan what he considers a long trip until he chimes in with all the stuff he wants to do.

The weather looks. My phone only goes out 10 days. Thursday looks like the high 70's and then it creeps into the low 80's. That's the perfect Disneyland weather if you ask me.

I'd like to do the Chicken dinner. Sadly with a pesce-vegetarian with me, I don't think it's going to be possible.

Here's to perfect Disney weather!

Sounds like a plan.

Looks like you had a great time yesterday. That was nice to hear that you were able to ride SMGG yesterday Alison. It has been a long time since I rode SMGG and that will be fun to ride with all of you in a couple of weeks.

I think we've sorted out the plans now. Not long to go.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Black.to.Basics



It is definitely a case of black to basics.


I had absolutely no intention of entertaining the thought of getting something for the wedding. Afterall, I do have any number of Melbourne fashionable black outfits that would be sufficient for the wedding. I even had one outfit picked out because it was easy to pack, easy to dress up, easy to wear.


But with 1 week to go, I second guessed myself. Whilst black might be the colour of choice dress-code for Melbourne, I wondered if it would translate fashionably to a wedding in the US. Afterall, it is rather black and basic, isn't it?



So, this week, I hit a local shop to see if there was anything there that might be more appropriate. This shop is my emergency go-to place....they usually have stuff that is dress up/dress down. It is also pricey - the clothes are all made in Australia.


With 1 week to go, I finally succumbed to the wedding outfit pressure. I found something there that will be a better fit for the wedding and I think it is something that I will enjoy wearing afterwards as well. I will still have black in the outfit, but I will be wearing a much more vibrant colour now and not basic black.


1 week to go!

 

[tiggrbaby]

Black.to.Basics



It is definitely a case of black to basics.


I had absolutely no intention of entertaining the thought of getting something for the wedding. Afterall, I do have any number of Melbourne fashionable black outfits that would be sufficient for the wedding. I even had one outfit picked out because it was easy to pack, easy to dress up, easy to wear.


But with 1 week to go, I second guessed myself. Whilst black might be the colour of choice dress-code for Melbourne, I wondered if it would translate fashionably to a wedding in the US. Afterall, it is rather black and basic, isn't it?



So, this week, I hit a local shop to see if there was anything there that might be more appropriate. This shop is my emergency go-to place....they usually have stuff that is dress up/dress down. It is also pricey - the clothes are all made in Australia.


With 1 week to go, I finally succumbed to the wedding outfit pressure. I found something there that will be a better fit for the wedding and I think it is something that I will enjoy wearing afterwards as well. I will still have black in the outfit, but I will be wearing a much more vibrant colour now and not basic black.


1 week to go!

Picture?

 

[ACDSNY]

I'm sure you'll be very stylish.

 

[franandaj]

I'd like to do the Chicken dinner. Sadly with a pesce-vegetarian with me, I don't think it's going to be possible.

Here's to perfect Disney weather!

I did notice on the regular menu that they had a posting that read "Vegetarian and Gluten Free menu available." I'm pretty sure that they had a fish option on the dinner menu and I'm sure they have dinner salads.

I'm guessing we will go out to dinner the night that we have lunch at the house. We're still thinking shabu shabu right? I haven't been there in ages!

We haven't set Friday's plan yet! My mother would be mortified. We can figure it out on Thursday.

Black.to.Basics



It is definitely a case of black to basics.


I had absolutely no intention of entertaining the thought of getting something for the wedding. Afterall, I do have any number of Melbourne fashionable black outfits that would be sufficient for the wedding. I even had one outfit picked out because it was easy to pack, easy to dress up, easy to wear.


But with 1 week to go, I second guessed myself. Whilst black might be the colour of choice dress-code for Melbourne, I wondered if it would translate fashionably to a wedding in the US. Afterall, it is rather black and basic, isn't it?



So, this week, I hit a local shop to see if there was anything there that might be more appropriate. This shop is my emergency go-to place....they usually have stuff that is dress up/dress down. It is also pricey - the clothes are all made in Australia.


With 1 week to go, I finally succumbed to the wedding outfit pressure. I found something there that will be a better fit for the wedding and I think it is something that I will enjoy wearing afterwards as well. I will still have black in the outfit, but I will be wearing a much more vibrant colour now and not basic black.


1 week to go!

Good choice. The two colors you don't wear to a wedding are all black or all white. Black is reserved for funerals and white would be in competition to the bride. At least this is what I have known as fashion guidelines. Good choices are florals or other vibrant-ish patterns and in spring, pastels are a good choice. I suppose in fall, fall colors would also work well.

 

[rentayenta]

I'd love to see the new outfit too!

 

[dolphingirl47]

I would love to see the dress, too.

Corinna

 

[zanzibar138]

I think a bit of colour would be nicer for a wedding too

As an outsider, I have to admit I get sick of all the black/grey outfits in Melbourne. I like a bit of colour in my world!

 

[franandaj]

I keep thinking I'll see the dress, but I'm not going to the wedding with you, so post pictures!

 

[PrincessInOz]

Picture?

Eventually, I hope.

I'm sure you'll be very stylish.

It's not an exciting outfit. But it'll do.

I did notice on the regular menu that they had a posting that read "Vegetarian and Gluten Free menu available." I'm pretty sure that they had a fish option on the dinner menu and I'm sure they have dinner salads.

I'm guessing we will go out to dinner the night that we have lunch at the house. We're still thinking shabu shabu right? I haven't been there in ages!

If I recall correctly, we've been thinking shabu shabu since 2012.

We haven't set Friday's plan yet! My mother would be mortified. We can figure it out on Thursday.

Yes. Let's figure it out then.

Good choice. The two colors you don't wear to a wedding are all black or all white. Black is reserved for funerals and white would be in competition to the bride. At least this is what I have known as fashion guidelines. Good choices are florals or other vibrant-ish patterns and in spring, pastels are a good choice. I suppose in fall, fall colors would also work well.

No florals. Just a solid block colour.

I'd love to see the new outfit too!

I'm still in two minds about it. I guess you'll see it when I eventually decide to wear it and post a picture.

I would love to see the dress, too.

Corinna

It's a simple sheath style; nothing like the exquisite creations you wear. You are the most well-dressed Dis-ser I know.

I think a bit of colour would be nicer for a wedding too

As an outsider, I have to admit I get sick of all the black/grey outfits in Melbourne. I like a bit of colour in my world!

I'm definitely all-black Melbourne colour!

I keep thinking I'll see the dress, but I'm not going to the wedding with you, so post pictures!

I'll have to make sure DH takes a picture of me.

 

[Aussie Wendy]

I think a bit of colour would be nicer for a wedding too

As an outsider, I have to admit I get sick of all the black/grey outfits in Melbourne. I like a bit of colour in my world!

We always notice that too - up here, its "we're going to Melbourne-do we need to stock up on a replacement business suit for important office meetings" because we never see so many business clothes as on sale there. Our first ever visit to Melbourne couldn't get over that even teenage store Supre had black and grey dressier outfits not the you-know what (can't use the word here) clothes Supre generally stocks.

 

[PrincessInOz]

We always notice that too - up here, its "we're going to Melbourne-do we need to stock up on a replacement business suit for important office meetings" because we never see so many business clothes as on sale there. Our first ever visit to Melbourne couldn't get over that even teenage store Supre had black and grey dressier outfits not the you-know what (can't use the word here) clothes Supre generally stocks.

That's interesting to know that Brisbane has different items in store to those in Melbourne. I would have thought it was Australia wide.

 

[PrincessInOz]

I've.Never.Worked.So.Hard.At....Chopping Down a Tree (4 Sleeps to Go)



Over the weekend, I've never worked so hard at weeding and pruning the space that masquerades as my garden. I've pulled and cut so much that it hurts my hands and fingers to type! It really feels like I've chopped down a tree or three. It's all in preparation for our return and being able to put in some summer plants and vegetables. Afterall, November will almost be upon us when we get back and it will be time to put some plants down so that we have a summer garden to enjoy by Christmas. And it will also be time to plant those summer tomatoes.


And speaking of chopping down trees, I've also spent the weekend killing another kind of tree. Yes. I'm sitting here with a pile of more printed papers - details of my itinerary, map directions and lists of potential things to see and eat.



Why?


In an age of electronics and 1's and 0's where everything is available at a push of a button, I still hold that old-fashioned view that a solar flash at the wrong time, a gadget going on the fritz or a string of 44444's hitting the electronic 1's and 0's could result in the loss of critical information like reservation numbers, addresses and telephone numbers. I kinda feel like I need the paper back-up....just in case.

So whilst I was pruning away dead wood, I was printing out key information on white wood. I will sleep better tonight knowing my tree cutting activities are all done.


4 Sleeps to Go!

 

[franandaj]

I completely understand the need for paper copies of the itinerary. I have a "vacation binder" and as I book various parts of the trips, I print them out and put them in there. I have she's protectors for each page. When it comes time for the trip, I put all the pages in a folder that I can put in my carry on.

Good for you to have the garden all ready for planting when you get back. I probably need to have the gardener take out my vegetables. The heat shocked everyone's tomato plants so that they stopped producing around August. I admire you for choosing to have a winter garden. I think I'm done until February. I need a break! Watering the yard is still a big job as it is.

Now it's three sleeps! I can't believe it's so close. I need to get the house cleaned up again!